Accessibility

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Accessible Saskatchewan Act that, when passed, will establish accessibility standards and regulations for the buildings and spaces, information and co...Learn More

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to announce the launch of their new Mental Health in Retail Guidebook, made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Government’s Ministry f...Learn More

Ontario is undertaking its fourth review of Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The overall goal of the review is to gain a holistic view of the effectiveness of the Ac...Learn More

Due to strong investment returns and the lowest injury frequency rate in thirteen years, WorksafeNB announced that the average employer assessment rate for 2023 will be reduced by 22%, to $1.31 per $1...Learn More

The RCC-chaired Manitoba Accessibility Advisory Council met with the province’s Minister of Families, the Hon. Rochelle Squires last week for a comprehensive discussion regarding the three accessibi...Learn More

Increase in digitization of retail has also increased accessibility challenges for those with disabilities. TORONTO – August 24, 2022 Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to announce the launch...Learn More

This session outlines the findings of the roundtable and the key elements of the Building Mental Health into Retail and Hospitality: A Simple Guide....Learn More

This session outlines the key elements that contribute to a psychologically healthy and safe work environment....Learn More

Today, one in seven Canadian adults currently identify as having a mobility, vision or hearing disability and this number is projected to increase to one in five, or 20%, by 2036.  57% of people wit...Learn More

The Manitoba government will be hosting a free webinar focused on the new Accessible Information & Communication standard that will go into force for most businesses on May 1, 2025. The seminar will b...Learn More